FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Pleasant Valley and Camden Avenues
Moorestown, New Jersey
A community of faith committed to sharing the love of
Jesus Christ with a hurting world through words and actions
DECEMBER 3, 2006 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 11:00
A.M. Service
LARGE
PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX
HEARING
DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FROM USHERS
Numbers
in the bulletin refer to pages in the United Methodist Hymn book located in the
pews
PRELUDE People, Look East arranged by Lamb
Adult Handbell Ringers
GREETING
INTROIT
LIGHTING OF THE
FIRST ADVENT CANDLE – THE CANDLE OF HOPE
*OPENING HYMN 202 People, Look
East
*OPENING PRAYER:
Keep us, O Lord, while we tarry on this earth, in a
serious seeking after you,
and in a heartfelt walking with you, every day of our lives;
so that when you come, we may be found not hiding our talent,
nor serving the flesh, nor asleep with our lamps empty,
but waiting and longing for our Lord, our glorious King, forever and ever. Amen.
(From Richard Baxter, 1615 – 91)
CALL TO PRAYER
211 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Verse
1
PASTORAL
PRAYER
WE CELEBRATE
OUR LIFE IN CHRIST
We welcome all who are worshiping with us this
morning. Please fill out the
blue-colored card that you will find in the bulletin. Write any special prayer requests on the
back, and pass them face down to the center aisle.
PRESENTATION OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES
MINISTRY OF
MUSIC Lord Jesus Quickly Come Curry
Adult
Choir
* DOXOLOGY 94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia,
Alleluia!
Praise God the source of all our Gifts! Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SACRAMENT OF
BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism
will be administered to: Avery Blaine LaMonica
born September
7, 2006 to Anthony and Piper LaMonica
*HYMN OF PREPARATION 195 Send Your Word
SCRIPTURE READING Luke
21:25 - 36
SERMON “People, Get Ready!” Pastor Steve Donat
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Musical Setting A Page 17
GIVING THE
BREAD AND CUP
In the United Methodist Church all Christians are welcome to
receive Communion. As you come
forward to receive the Elements, you may stand if you are unable to kneel. If you are unable to come forward, let an
usher know, and the Elements will be brought to you.
HYMNS DURING
COMMUNION
184 Of the Father’s Love
Begotten 216 Lo, How a Rose E’er
Blooming
206 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light v.1
218 It Came Upon the Midnight
Clear vs. 1&4
206 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
v.3 219 What Child Is This vs. 1
& 3
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
*RECESSIONAL HYMN 246
Joy to the World
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
*While the congregation stands, those who would find
this uncomfortable may remain seated.
A NOTE TO PARENTS
We love children and your little ones are welcome in
our worship service. On those days when
your child is fussy, the parlor located behind the sanctuary provides an
excellent place to care for your child and still participate in the worship
service.
Child care is provided for infants and children up to
2 years old in the Education Building during Sunday school and worship
hours.
USHERS: Ed White,
Ralph Adamson, Garth Berner, Gene Foster, Rob Kazmierski
GREETERS: Pleasant Valley: Rick and Linda Young
Camden
Avenue: Dean and Jodi Whitman
COMMUNION USHERS:
Bill Potter, Glen Haegele, Paul Gager,
Gene Foster
ACOLYTES: Michelle Machamer, Stephen Machamer
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK: Worship:
533 Sunday School:
162
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THE
CHANCEL BOUQUETS HAVE BEEN GIVEN BY: Brian & Melissa O’Donnell, to the Glory of God
and in memory of his brother, John O’Donnell.
Also by: Don & Fern Knerr in honor of
their grandchildren, Emily, Jeremy, Ricky, Jessica. THE
ROSEBUD ON THE ALTAR IS TO WELCOME: Grace Wang Scheyhing, born February 8, 2006 to
Glenn & Susan Scheyhing. The
grandparents are Bob & Nan Scheyhing. PRAYER
CONCERNS: Steve Greer, Faye Sienkiewicz, Mary
Louise Shingleton, Kathleen Barnwell (mother of
Leslie Proctor), Tom Langshaw, Jean Janssen (sister
of Sue Adams), Edna Hofmann (Carla McIlmail’s
mother), Lidio Zezza
(Lucy Vogt’s father), Gary Falis (Lucy Vogt’s
brother-in-law), Christine Crane,
Francis Staffieri (Carol Taylor’s father). PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY TO: PRAYERS AND
SYMPATHY TO: Maureen VanArtsdalen & family
on the death of her father, Robert Ryan SERVING IN IRAQ: Mark Dougherty, Jr., grandson
of Marilyn McClendon, David Wichmann, friend of
Rick & Linda Young, Scott Berner, grandson of
Ray & Jean Berner, Michael Gala (cousin of Sue
Lewis, nephew of Chris Fisher). |
The Staff of First United Methodist Church
Stephen
Donat, Senior Pastor Joan
Armstrong, Administrative Assistant
HeyYoung
Horton, Associate Pastor Karen
Halligan, Membership Secretary
Glenn
Rodgers, Director of Music Sue
Harris, Parish Nurse
Karen
Murray, Director of Christian Ed. Curt Diehl, Property Maint.
Coordinator
Church Office Contacts
Phone:
856-235-0450 Fax:
856-235-2722
E-mail:
church@meetwithGod.com Website:
www.meetwithGod.com
(CCLI License No. 782839)